Oct. 14, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health
A board-certified family medicine physician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Kathryn Epperson provides comprehensive health services for both pediatric and adult patients, including wellness checkups, women’s health, ongoing treatment for chronic conditions and
Oct. 13, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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Board-certified pediatrician joins Tidelands Health
A board-certified pediatrician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Robin Hudson provides care for children from birth to young adulthood. She offers a range of services to young patients, including wellness checkups, sports physicals and treatment for common childhood ailments such as Oct. 9, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:This Saturday‘s In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk rescheduled to Nov. 1 because of weatherThe Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk, which had been scheduled for this Saturday at Brookgreen Gardens, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1.Forecasted heavy rain and strong wind gusts prompted Tidelands Health to reschedule the signature event, which is
Oct. 10, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Board-certified pain management physician joins Tidelands Health
A board-certified pain management physician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. John Nicholson provides comprehensive pain management services, including nerve blocks, steroid injections, botox and radiofrequency nerve ablation. He tailors treatment plans to patients’ unique
Oct. 3, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Get your breast cancer questions answered during this month’s free Walk With a Doc at Brookgreen Gardens
Get the facts about breast cancer from a board-certified breast surgeon during this month’s Walk With a Doc at Brookgreen Gardens.
Dr. Angela Mislowsky will share her expertise and answer questions about breast cancer and then lead a casual walk through the
Oct. 3, 2025
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Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Board-certified physician joins Tidelands Health OB/GYN
A board-certified OG/GYN has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Elizabeth St. Laurent provides a wide range of women’s health services, including pregnancy management, preventive care and care for other female reproductive health concerns.
She sees patients at Tidelands Health OB/GYN Sept. 30, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health A board-certified family medicine physician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients. Dr. Christian Ndekwe provides comprehensive health services including wellness checkups, ongoing treatment for chronic conditions and more. He sees patients at Tidelands Health Family Medicine at Myrtle Beach, 4301
Sept. 29, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
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20 years of In the Pink: One family’s commitment to honoring a loved one (with video)
More than two decades ago, a family lost a mother, a sister, a daughter and a friend, Christine Marie Theresa Antonino, to breast cancer.
Through the devastating loss, family members found a purpose to honor Christine while helping others facing a similar battle.
Every Sept. 26, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health provides behind-the-scenes look at nursing careers to high-school students
High-school students interested in a health care career got a behind-the-scenes look this week at what it’s like to work as a nurse at Tidelands Health.
Thirty students from schools across Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties earned spots in the health system’s competitive Nurses are Sept. 24, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health in Myrtle BeachA board-certified family medicine physician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.Dr. Mina Guirguis provides comprehensive health services including wellness checkups, ongoing treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes and more.Dr. Guirguis sees patients at Tidelands Health Family Sept. 23, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Time running out to register for In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk at Brookgreen GardensDon’t miss out on being part of the region’s largest breast cancer awareness walk this October.Celebrating its 20th year, Tidelands Health’s In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk Saturday, Oct. 11, at Brookgreen Gardens is limited to 2,500 participants. Deadline to register is Friday, Oct. ’Think big’ | Longtime Tidelands Health breast surgeon ushers in new era of care, offers hopeFor nearly three decades, patients facing breast cancer have received more than high-quality, compassionate care from Dr. Craig Brackett. He has given them hope. In addition to paving the way for advanced breast care in the region, the longtime breast surgeon at Tidelands Health has become known for his compassion and support as much as his expertise in treating breast cancer and helping patients return to the Sept. 8, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health launches free ’Walk With a Doc’ monthly program at Brookgreen GardensTidelands Health is launching a free community walking program at Brookgreen Gardens to help people take steps toward better health.Walk With a Doc helps inspire movement, conversation and connection in the community. Led by a Tidelands Health physician or clinician, the monthly event will include a
Aug. 29, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Board-certified neurologist joins Tidelands Health
A board-certified neurologist has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. McKenzye “Mac” DeHart-McCoyle provides diagnosis, care and treatment for a variety of neurological conditions, including headaches, seizures, vertigo, stroke disorders, peripheral neuropathy, motor neuron diseases
Sept. 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Pediatrician joins Tidelands Health
A pediatrician has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Anna Goodwin provides care for children from birth to young adulthood. She offers a range of services to young patients, including wellness checkups, sports physicals, treatment for common childhood ailments and minor office surgical procedures. She is
Aug. 27, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Board-certified cardiologist joins Tidelands Health Cardiology
A board-certified cardiologist has joined Tidelands Health Cardiology and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Jacob Ortiz provides care and treatment for a range of heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and more. He performs cardiac
Aug. 19, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health offers minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate
Men with a common prostate condition may benefit from a minimally invasive treatment at Tidelands Health.
Aquablation is a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a common condition that affects half of men by age 60.
BPH, also known as enlarged prostate, can affect a man’s Aug. 18, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Board-certified cardiologist joins growing Tidelands Health practice A board-certified cardiologist has joined Tidelands Health Cardiology and is accepting new patients. Dr. William Meeks provides care and treatment for a range of heart and blood vessel conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and more. He conducts stress tests and Aug. 1, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health awards scholarships to current, future health care professionals Nine current and future health care professionals will start this academic year with a financial boost from Tidelands Health. Through its McRoy and Jo Skipper Initiative for Learning and Teaching, the health system awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships to four local high school graduates and five
July 25, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Registration now open for 20th annual In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk
Registration opens today for the popular Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at Brookgreen Gardens.
Celebrating its 20th year, the walk brings the community together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, remember those lost to
July 22, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Donation fuels progress for patients at Tidelands Health Center for Pediatric Development
Young patients receiving physical, occupational or speech therapy at Tidelands Health now have access to additional equipment and technology thanks to a generous donation from a North Carolina firm.
Intellect Resources donated $21,000 for the purchase of playground-like
July 18, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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A reunion filled with gratitude | Family visits physician who saved their newborn eight years ago
One heartfelt “thank you” could never fully express the gratitude Andrew and Bethany Woolfolk feel for Dr. Scott Nicol, a pediatrician at Tidelands Health.
Eight years after a moment they’ll never forget, the Woolfolks made a special stop at Tidelands Health July 11, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health, partners share tips to stay safe in the water this summer As the hot and humid weather drives more people to cool off at the beach, lakes, rivers and pools, the risk of drowning increases. Tidelands Health, along with partners Midway Fire Rescue and the YMCA of Coastal Carolina, is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to stay safe. “We’ve had several
July 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health honored for supportive workplace environment
Tidelands Health has again earned accolades for fostering a workplace environment focused on the well-being of employee partners.
Gallagher, a global HR and business consulting firm, recently named the not-for-profit health system a top employer for workplace culture and recognized Tidelands Health as a July 1, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Tips to avoid fireworks injuries this Fourth of JulySetting off fireworks is a tradition during many Fourth of July celebrations, but it’s important to remember simple steps to keep safe. Visits to emergency departments with burns, hearing damage and other fireworks-related injuries increase leading up to and in the weeks after Independence Day, said Wendi Kobylarz, Tidelands Health June 23, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Take steps to protect yourself during extreme heat this weekWith extreme heat expected this week along the Grand Strand, Tidelands Health offers a few tips to help people protect their health when out in the high temperatures. “Your body can handle only so much heat at one time,” said Dr. Alex Suda, a family medicine physician at Tidelands Health Pediatrics and Adult Medicine in Pawleys June 20, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Hadwin-White Subaru donates blankets to patients with cancer at Tidelands HealthPatients receiving care and treatment for cancer at Tidelands Health will find extra comfort thanks to a generous donation from Hadwin-White Subaru.In what has become an annual tradition, the Horry County business recently donated more than 80 plush, individually wrapped blankets to patients receiving June 18, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Tidelands Health provides record number of free sports physicals to Georgetown County studentsA record number of Georgetown County students received free sports physicals in May through a longstanding Tidelands Health program that helps student athletes prepare to compete.More than 1,000 middle and high school students took advantage of the scheduled clinics at the county’s high schools,
June 4, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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OB/GYN joins Tidelands Health, accepting new patients
An OB/GYN has joined Tidelands Health and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Merri Paden provides a wide range of women’s health services, including fertility evaluation and treatment, pregnancy management, preventive care and care for other female reproductive health concerns.
Dr. Paden sees patients at Tidelands
June 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health offers health tips for CCMF festivalgoers
If you’re headed to Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, remember a few simple tips to help you feel great from the first note to the final set.
Tidelands Health, the official health care provider of the festival, offers these health tips to help you prevent sunburn, stay hydrated and avoid other May 28, 2025Contact: Dawn BryantTidelands Health
(843) 652-1636dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release:Blood drives scheduled ahead of summer season demandTidelands Health is partnering with the American Red Cross and The Blood Connection to offer two blood drives to help meet the need for donations ahead of the summer season. The summer months typically have a higher demand for blood donations as people travel and spend more time outdoors, leading to accidents and medical procedures that
May 14, 2025
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Tidelands Health Intuitive Health (843) 652-1636 (317) 964-3732
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Tidelands Health to expand care access in Horry County with network of ERs, urgent care centers
May 13, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Three Tidelands Health team members honored for their ’Caring Hearts’
Three dedicated Tidelands Health team members have been recognized with “Caring Hearts” awards for their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
James Daniels, an emergency room technician at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital; Melissa Dottery, a patient services representative at
Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Today, Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives through better health.
With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners and more – the health system takes a moment to celebrate this milestone while charting the path to serve future generations.
What began on May 11, 1950, with the opening of a
May 12, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Today, Tidelands Health kicks off a year-long observance of its 75th anniversary of service to the region and helping people live better lives through better health.
With gratitude to so many – patients, the community, team members, community partners and more – the health system takes a
May 2, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health once again recognized as one of the Top 150 places to work nationally in health care
For the third consecutive year, Tidelands Health secured a place as one of the nation’s top 150 places to work in health care.
Becker’s Healthcare, a leading source of information and forums for industry decision-makers, recognized the not-for-profit health system April 24, 2025 Contact: Dawn Bryant Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636 dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
News for Immediate Release: Tidelands Health offering free sports physicals for Georgetown County school athletes in May Students in Georgetown County School District can get their required physicals to participate in school sports teams during free, on-site clinics provided by Tidelands Health in May. Physicians, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and other care providers will conduct the sports
April 23, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Physician joins growing urology practice at Tidelands Health
A fellowship-trained physician has joined the growing urology practice at Tidelands Health.
Dr. Lauren Cooley provides specialty care for a variety of conditions affecting the urinary system, including urologic cancers, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections and
April 28, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health nursing leader earns statewide Palmetto Gold award
A Tidelands Health nursing leader has earned statewide recognition for excellence.
Shelly Laird, director of women and children’s services, was honored with the prestigious Palmetto Gold award presented by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation.
"Shelly's unwavering dedication and compassionate
April 28, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Securely dispose of unused medications any time at Tidelands Health hospitals
You can drop off unused or expired medications for proper disposal any time at Tidelands Health hospitals.
Secure kiosks for medication disposal are available near the main entrance at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road, and at Tidelands Waccamaw Community
April 21, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health marketing and communications leader honored nationally
Amy Stevens, vice president and chief marketing officer at Tidelands Health, has been recognized nationally as one of 78 hospital and health system chief marketing officers to know.
Becker’s Hospital Review, known as a go-to publication for hospital and health care leaders, compiled the list
April 17, 2025
Contact: Dawn Bryant
Tidelands Health (843) 652-1636
dbryant@tidelandshealth.org
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Tidelands Health Urology opens second location
Tidelands Health Urology has opened a location in Georgetown to better meet community need.
Patients can now schedule appointments at the new Tidelands Health Urology location inside Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, 606 Black River Road. Tidelands Health Urology also has an office in Murrells Inlet inside
Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health
Board-certified pediatrician joins Tidelands Health
This Saturday‘s In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk rescheduled to Nov. 1 because of weather
Board-certified pain management physician joins Tidelands Health
Get your breast cancer questions answered during this month’s free Walk With a Doc at Brookgreen
Board-certified physician joins Tidelands Health OB/GYN
Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health
20 years of In the Pink: One family’s commitment to honoring a loved one (with video)
Tidelands Health provides behind-the-scenes look at nursing careers to high-school students
Board-certified family medicine physician joins Tidelands Health in Myrtle Beach
Time running out to register for In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk at Brookgreen Gardens
’Think big’ | Longtime Tidelands Health breast surgeon ushers in new era of care, offers hope
Tidelands Health launches free ’Walk With a Doc’ monthly program at Brookgreen Gardens
Board-certified neurologist joins Tidelands Health
Pediatrician joins Tidelands Health
Board-certified cardiologist joins Tidelands Health Cardiology
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Tidelands Health offers minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate
Board-certified cardiologist joins growing Tidelands Health practice
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Tidelands Health awards scholarships to current, future health care professionals
now open for 20th annual In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk
Donation fuels progress for patients at Tidelands Health Center for Pediatric Development
A reunion filled with gratitude | Family visits physician who saved their newborn eight years ago
Tidelands Health, partners share tips to stay safe in the water this summer
Tidelands Health honored for supportive workplace environment
Tips to avoid fireworks injuries this Fourth of July 2025
Take steps to protect yourself during extreme heat this week
Hadwin-White Subaru donates blankets to patients with cancer at Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health provides record number of free sports physicals to Georgetown County students
OB/GYN joins Tidelands Health, accepting new patients
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Tidelands Health offers health tips for CCMF festivalgoers
Blood drives scheduled ahead of summer season demand
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Tidelands Health to expand care access in Horry County with network of ERs, urgent care centers and primary care offices
Three Tidelands Health team members honored for their ’Caring Hearts’
Thank you for 75 years | Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Tidelands Health marks milestone serving the region
Tidelands Health once again recognized as one of the Top 150 places to work nationally in health care
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Tidelands Health offering free sports physicals for Georgetown County school athletes in May
Physician joins growing urology practice at Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health nursing leader earns statewide Palmetto Gold award
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Securely dispose of unused medications any time at Tidelands Health hospitals
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Tidelands Health marketing and communications leader honored nationally
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Tidelands Health Urology opens second location
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